In Ladakh, rainfall is being observed since morning in both Leh and Kargil district and the rainfall has given a relief from the rising temperature which reached upto almost 37 degrees Celsius and will continue till 21st of July.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that as per the Director Meteorology, UTs of J&K and Ladakh rainfall will cause flash flood, mudslide and landslide and there will be temporary disruption of surface transport. Its pertinent to mention here that this period is the season of harvesting the first crop, Barley and farmers are in fear that the rain will damage the harvested crops.<br />'' <br />''Weather department has advised Commuters to check the status of roads from concerned traffic Police before commencement of journey as well as rain May led to Seepage of Rain water (Changti) from roof tops.<br />''Met Department has also advised Trekkers /Tourists to remain alert when in mountains during these periods.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Deputy Commissioner, Leh has directed all concerned departments like PDD, R&B, Construction Division, I&FC, MC, PHE, Health, SDRF and other departments to gear up their men and machinery and to be in a state of preparedness and responsive to deal with any eventuality that may arise due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, due to flash floods at Chechesna Sankoo traffic on NH-301 has been disrupted.</span><br />